Mier is a bit of a free swinger, but his swing works. He could be a No. 2-type hitter.

Power:

With added strength, he could be a 10-15 homer kind of guy.

Running speed:

He has below-average speed.

Base running:

He has good instincts on the bases.

Arm strength:

Average but accurate -- so it's playable at short.

Fielding:

He has average hands now, but they should play as a plus in the future, especially with his tremendous defensive instincts.

Range:

Average to plus. He makes up for his lack of foot speed with terrific positioning and anticipation.

Physical Description:

Mier is wiry strong, reminding some of a young Nomar Garciaparra.

Medical Update:

Healthy.

Strengths:

Strong overall defensive package, with good skills and plus instincts. Off-the-charts makeup and intangibles with a quiet confidence.

Weaknesses:

He's a bit of a free swinger and has below-average running speed.

Summary:

Mier looks like a young Nomar Garciaparra on the field. He's a free swinger that should generate a little pop as he matures. Defensively, he's very smooth and makes up for below-average speed with excellent instincts that should allow him to remain at shortstop. He has a quiet confidence on the field and his intangibles are off the charts. He should be one of the better high school shortstops in this year's Draft class.